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Like almost every software engineer, I get paid far less than a few million dollars. And like almost every software engineer (the bachelors, anyway) I get paid
by cynicalkane 15y ago
Like almost every software engineer, I get paid far less than a few million dollars. And like almost every software engineer (the bachelors, anyway) I get paid far more than I "need". But according to many HN articles, if I were to accept a job without negotiating my pay upward as much as is reasonable, I would be a sucker.
TBH, if I heard a CEO of a for-profit didn't try to get a higher pay package, I'd be wondering about this CEO's business skill.
- starwed 15y ago>TBH, if I heard a CEO of a for-profit didn't try to get a higher pay package, I'd be wondering about this CEO's business skill. That's because you, like all people, suck at thinking rationally. :D
- jbooth 15y agoOf course he's gonna negotiate upwards. Someone good at the job of CEO would do so instinctively, because negotiating is a big part of their job and they like to do it well. But it's not what his performance or his quality of life is based on.
- lambersley 15y agoThe fault isn't being placed on the CEO. He is an individual who seeks personal gain primarily, places family interest and other similar motivators ahead of the needs of the organization he leads. Rather, fingers should be pointed at Boards who agree to ridiculous compensation packages.